Bushnell R7 10x42 specs and field of view
Close focus of 5 ft beats the 6.6 ft median for 10x42 models, and the R7 binocular adds 18 mm of eye relief.
- Field of view
- 345 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 5 ft
- Weight
- 27.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 345 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 5 ft
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Who the R7 10x42 suits
The 18 mm eye relief runs past the 16 mm median, which gives eyeglass wearers room. The 5 ft close focus also suits subjects near your feet.
At 27.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size, and the maker list price band is $500 to $1,000.
R7 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. R7 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
R7 10x42 specifications
R7 10x42 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 345 ft at 1,000 yd (115 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Weight | 27.2 oz (770 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (149 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R7 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
R7 10x42 shows 345 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 27.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
R7 10x42 and its nearest rivals
R7 10x42 next to the 10x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell R7 10x42 | 345 ft | 18 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 | 314 ft | 17 mm | 9.3 ft | 25 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x42 | 300 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 25 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
Other sizes of the R7
Bushnell makes the R7 in 5 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell R7 10x42 | 10x42 | 345 ft | 18 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 8x42 | 8x42 | 425 ft | 19 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 10x50 | 10x50 | 340 ft | 19 mm | 7 ft | 32.7 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 12x50 | 12x50 | 290 ft | 18 mm | 7 ft | 32.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 15x56 | 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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R7 10x42 questions
R7 10x42: does it work with glasses?
R7 10x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R7 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
R7 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
R7 10x42: how wide is the view?
R7 10x42 shows a view 345 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
R7 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
R7 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.